2016英语六级阅读模拟试题及答案(3)
2016年12月英语六级快速阅读预测试卷及答案
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Guide Dogs For most dog owners, the expression "work like a dog" doesn't make much sense. But some dogs happily perform very demanding jobs for much of their life, putting in a full day's work just like the rest of us. Guide dogs, one of the most familiar sorts of working dog, provide an invaluable service to humans. Every day, they help their masters get from place to place more safely. What Guide Dogs Do Guide dogs help blind or visually impaired people get around in the world. In most countries, they are allowed to anyplace where the public is allowed, so they can help their handlers be in any place they might want to go to. To do this, a guide dog must know how to: Keep on a direct route, ignoring distractions such as smells, other animals and people Maintain a steady pace, to the left and just ahead of the handler Stop at all curbs until told to proceed Turn left and right, move forward and stop on command Recognize and avoid obstacles that the handler won't be able to fit through (narrow passages and low overheads) Stop at the bottom and top of stairs until told to proceed Bring the handler to elevator buttons Lie quietly when the handler is sitting down Help the handler to board and move around buses, subways and other forms of public Vehicles Obey a number of verbal commands Additionally, a guide dog must know to disobey any command that would put the handler in danger. This ability, called selective disobedience, is perhaps the most amazing thing about guide dogs that they can balance obedience with their own assessment of the situation. This capacity is extremely important at crosswalks, where the handler and dog must work very closely together to navigate the situation safely. Dogs cannot distinguish the color of traffic lights, so the handler must make the decision of when it is safe to proceed across the road. The handler listens to the flow of traffic to figure out when the light has changed and then gives the command "forward". If there is no danger, the dog proceeds across the road in a straight line. If there are cars approaching, the dog waits until the danger is gone and then follows the forward command. On the Job and After Hours Guide dogs enjoy their work immensely, and they get a lot of satisfaction from a job well done, but there is no room for typical dog fun during the work day. Games, treats and praise cannot distract the dog from helping its handler navigate the course. Even when the handler doesn't need assistance, a guide dog on the job is trained to ignore distractions and keep still. This is because a guide dog must be able to come to the handler's workplace or be in public places without creating a disturbance. When you see a guide dog on the job, it is extremely important that you recognize that it is at work. Petting or talking to the dog breaks its concentration, which impairs the handler's ability to get around in his or her surroundings. People are very impressed with guide dogs and so we have a natural inclination to praise them, but the best thing you can do to help a guide dog is to leave it alone so that it can pay attention to its surroundings and maintain its focus on its handler. Guiding is very complicated, and it requires a dog's undivided attention. When a guide dog gets home at the end of the day, however, it will play and soak up praise just like an ordinary pet. Guide dogs make the distinction between work and play based on their lead harness: When the harness is on, they must stay completely focused; when it comes off, it's play time. Guide dogs work very hard every day, but they lead extremely happy lives, full of lots of attention and stimulation. Dogs only end up working as guide dogs if they absolutely love the work. In fact, many handlers report that their dogs leap enthusiastically into the harness every morning! Training People often raise Golden Retrievers(猎⽝),German shepherds or Labradors(拉布拉多猎狗) as candidates of guide dogs. Once a dog is grown up, socialized and well trained, it goes to the guide dog school for evaluation. In some schools, if a dog is suited for training but not quite ready, it may go back to the puppy(幼⽝) raiser for a month or so to mature. If a dog is simply not suited for training, the school will work to place the dog in another line of work, such as tracking, or find it a permanent home, usually offering it to the puppy raiser first. At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, only the top 50 percent of the puppies will stay with the school. So the school places a little over 400 puppies with raisers each year, needing only 200 dogs for the training program. Of that 200,a small percentage will become breeding stock, for Guiding Eyes or another school, and the rest will be considered for the training program. Training is a rigorous process for both the instructors and the dogs, but it's also a lot of fun. To make sure the dogs are up to the challenge, most schools test them extensively before beginning the training. The tests are designed to assess the dogs' self-confidence level, since only extremely confident dogs will be able to deal with the pressure of guiding instruction. If a dog passes the tests, it begins the training program right away. Different schools have different programs, but typically, training will last four to five months. To make sure the dogs master all the complex guide skills, the instructors have to introduce them to each idea gradually. Once they have introduced what is expected of the dog, training is essentially a matter of rewarding correct performance and punishing incorrect performance. This works with dogs because they are pack animals and have a natural need to please an authority figure. The instructor, or later the handler, is simply stepping into the place of the alpha dog, the leader of the pack. Unlike ordinary obedience training, guide dog training does not use food as a reward for good performance. This is because a guide dog must be able to work around food without being distracted by it. Instead, instructors use praise or other reward systems to encourage correct performance. The standard means of correction is pulling on the dogs leash, so that it pulls a training collar, giving the dog a slight pinch(捏，掐).Using this basic reward/punishment system, instructors work through the necessary skills for guiding. Forming a Team The final stage of a guide dog's training is learning to work with its new master. Guide dog training schools work very hard to match handlers with guide dogs according to the compatibility of their personalities. A very energetic dog typically does well with a young handler, while an older handler may need an especially careful partner. Schools often have a special gathering to commemorate the time when a new class of guide dogs finally meets their masters. Often, the dogs' puppy raiser attends and meets with the new master as well. This is perhaps the most emotional time in the entire training process. After this introduction, guide dog instructors typically spend a monthhelping the new team learn to work together. Many schools have dormitories for the handlers to stay in during this final stage of training. If the handler has never used a guide dog before, a lot of the instructors work at this point are actually people training, not dog training. The handler has to learn to read the dogs movements, so he or she knows when the dog is turning or when the dog is stopping for a crosswalk or stairs. Additionally, the handler has to learn all the commands the dog knows, and must get some practice walking with the dog. The dog has to make the transition from obeying the instructor to recognizing the handler as its new master. The handler and the dog spend a lot of this time just getting to know each other, so that they are comfortable enough to work as a team. By the time they graduate from the guide dog school, they can read each others every movement. 1. When a handler and a guide dog walk on the street________,. A) the handler must walk straight B) the dog must try to walk straight C) both the handler and the dog should walk straight D) neither of them has to walk straight 2. Like other dogs, guide dogs any command from the handler. A) are supposed to ignore B) are not supposed to ignore C) are supposed to obey D) are not supposed to obey 3. Which of the following statements is not true? A) The handler and the dog must work very closely together. B) Dogs cannot distinguish the color of traffic lights. C) If there is any danger at crosswalks, a guide dog should notify the handler. D) If there is no danger, the dog proceeds across the road in a straight line. 4. In the work, guide dogs will enjoy . A) the fun common dogs have B) their work a lot C) the fun and praise common dogs have D) the satisfaction 5. When you see a guide dog work very well, the best thing you can do for it is to . A) praise it B) reward it C) leave it alone D) feed it 6. A guide dog tells the time of play apart from that of work by . A) the handler's command B) its lead harness C) the handler's whistle D) its instinct 7. When a puppy dog grows up, it is evaluated at the guide dog school to see . A) if it is suited for guiding B) if it is ready for guiding C) if it is suited for breeding D) if it is suited for training 8. Different from ordinary obedience training, guide dog training introduces praise or other reward systems instead of . 9. At the end of training, the guide dog school will make sure that the dogs work well with . 10. Before graduation, the handler and the guide dog should spend time learning to read . Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) 本⽂⾸先介绍了导盲⽝如何帮助失明或视⼒很弱的⼈外出活动，接着讲了导盲⽝在⼯作中和⼯作后的不同表现，然后着重叙述了选拔导盲⽝及其训练过程，最后交代了导盲⽝学校要根考(试^⼤据⼈与导盲⽝各⾃的个性将他们进⾏搭配，直到导盲⽝和盲⼈完全了解对⽅的动作时，导盲⽝才可以从学校毕业。
2016年6月英语六级考试真题试卷附答案（第3套卷）
2016年6月英语六级考试真题附答案(第3套)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on e-learning. Tryto imagine what will happen when more and more study onli ne instead of attending school. Youare required to write at least 150 words bu t no more than 200 words.Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer the best answer. from the four choices marked A), B),C) and D). Then mark the . from the four choices marked A), B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
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Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) It is advertising electronic products.B) It is planning to tour East Asia.C) It is sponsoring a TV programme.D) It is giving performances in town.2. A) 20,000 pounds.B) 12,000 pounds.C) Less than 20,000 pounds.D) Less than 12,000 pounds.3. A) A lot of good publicity.B) T alented artists to work for it.C) Long-term investments.D) A decrease in production costs.4. A) Promise long-term cooperation with the Company.B) Explain frankly their own current financial situation.C) Pay for the printing of the performance programme.D) Bear the cost of publicising the Company's performance.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) He has been seeing doctors and counsellors.B) He has found a new way to train his voice.C) He was caught abusing drugs.D) He might give up concert tours.6. A) Singers may become addicted to it.B) It helps singers warm themselves up.C) Singers use it to stay away from colds.D) It can do harm to singers' vocal chords.7. A) They are eager to become famous.B) Many lack professional training.C) Few will become successful.D) They live a glamorous life.8. A) Harm to singers done by smoky atmospheres.B) Side effects of some common drugs.C) Voice problems among pop singers.D) Hardships experienced by many young singers.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each pa ssage, you willhear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questio ns will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the b est answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the cor responding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throughthe centre.Passage OneQuestions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) It has not been very successful.B) It has long become a new trend.C) It has met with strong resistance.D) It has attracted a lot of users.10. A) It saves time.B) It increases parking capacity.C) It ensures drivers' safety.D) It reduces car damage.11. A) Collect money and help new users.B) Maintain the automated system.C) Stay alert to any emergency.D) Walk around and guard against car theft.12. A) They will vary with the size of vehicles.B) They will be discountable to regular customers.C) They will be lower than conventional parking.D) They will be reduced if paid in cash.Passage TwoQuestions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.13. A) They do not know any solution .B) They do not give up drunk driving.C) They do not behave in public places.D) They do not admit being alcohol addicts.14. A) To stop them from fighting back.B) To thank them for their hospitality .C) To teach them the European lifestyle.D) T o relieve their pains and sufferings.15. A) Without intervention they will be a headache to the nation.B) With support they can be brought back to a normal life.C) They readily respond to medical treatment.D) They pose a serious threat to social stability .Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by threeor four questions. The recordings will be played only once. A fter you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choic es marked A),B),C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sh eet 1 with a single line through the centre.Recording OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A) To award them for their hard work.B) To build common views. C) To bring in business projects.D) To vote for action.17. A) Recovering from the Great Recession.B) Creating jobs and boosting the economy.C) Rewarding innovative businesses.D) Launching economic campaigns.18. A) T 18. A) Talking over paying off deficit. alking over paying off deficit.B) Increasing the number of middle class.C) Controlling the impact on education. D) Planning to reduce energy consumption.19. A) Shorten America's way to prosperity .B) Be cautious about reducing the deficit.C) Increase deficit to cover the revenue.D) Require the richest to pay more taxes.Recording TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.20. A) They can be redeemed for cash.B) They can be used to reduce meal costs.C) They can be used as membership certificate.D) They can be used to make reservations.21. A) It is free for us to download the app.B) It helps you to be a professional cook.C) It provides advice about making recipes.D) It only rates recipes by popularity.22. A) By showing the weight of 200 kinds of food.B) By providing the price of 200 calories of food.C) By picturing the food of 200 calories with weights.D) By telling people 200 kinds of healthy food.Recording ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23. A) About 43 percent of American adults.B) About 18 percent of the whole population.C) About 40 million American adults.D) About a half million people in America.24. A) To set a series of bans on public smoking.B) To set the price of cigarettes properly.C) To package the cigarettes with tips of warning.D) To reduce the production and supply of cigarettes.25. A) The office of the Surgeon General.B) The Food and Drug Administration.C) The Center for Tobacco Products.D) The Center for Disease Control and Prevention.Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making yourletter. . Please mark the choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a lettercorresponding letter for each item on ,Answer Street 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.Pursuing a career is an essential part of adolescent development. "The adolescent becomes an adult when he26__________ a real job." To cognitive researchers like Piaget, adulthood meant the beginning of an27__________ . Piaget argued that once adolescents enter the world of work, their newly acquired ability to form hypotheses allows them to create representations that are too ideal. The28__________ of such ideals, without the tempering of the reality of a job or profession, rapidly leads adolescents to become29__________ of the non-idealistic world and to press for reform in a characteristically adolescent way. Piaget said: "T rue adaptation to society comes30__________ when the adolescent reformer attempts to put his ideas to work."Of course, youthful idealism is often courageous, and no one likes to give up dreams. Perhaps, taken31__________ out of context, Piaget's statementhowever, , is the way reality can seems harsh. What he was32__________ , howevermodify idealistic views. Some people refer to such modification as maturity. Piaget argued that attaining and accepting a vocation is one of the best ways to modify idealized views and to mature.As careers and vocations become less available during times of33__________ , adolescents may be especially hard hit. Such difficult economic times may leave many adolescents34__________ about their roles in society. For this reason, community interventions and government job programs that offer summer and vacation work are not only economically __35__ but also help to stimulate the adolescent's sense of worth.A. automaticallyB. beneficialC. capturingD. confusedE. emphasizingF. entranceG. excitedH. existenceI. incidentallyJ. intolerantK. occupationL. promisesM. recessionN. slightlyO. undertakesSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the pa ragraphs. Identify the paragraphfrom which the information is derived. You m ay choose a paragraph more than once. Eachparagraph is marked with a lette r . Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2.Can societies be rich and green?[A] our economies are to flourish , if global poverty is to be eliminated and i f the well-being ofthe world's people enhanced f the well-being ofthe world's people enhanced——not just in this generation but in succeeding generations in succeeding generations——wemust make sure we take care of the natural e nvironment and resources on which oureconomic activity depends." That sta tement comes not, as you might imagine, from astereotypical tree-hugging, save-the-world greenie (环保主义者), but from Gordon Brown, a politician with a reputation for rigour for rigour, , thoro ughness and above all, caution.[B] A surprising thing for the man who runs one of the world's most powerful economies tosay? Perhaps; though in the run-up to the five-year review of th e Millennium (千年的）Goals, heis far from alone. The roots of his speech, given in March at the roun dtable meeting of environment and energy ministers from the G20 group of nations, stretch back to 1972, andthe United Nations Conference on the Hum an Environment in Stockholm.[C] "The protection and improvement of the human environment is a major i ssue whichaffects the well-being of peoples and economic development throu ghout the world," read thefinal declaration from this gathering, the first of a sequence which would lead to the Rio deJaneiro Earth Summit in 1992 and t he World Development Summit in Johannesburg three yearsago. [D] Hunt through the reports prepared by UN agencies and development grou ps ps——many forconferences such as this year's Millennium Goals review —and yo u will find that the linkagebetween environmental protection and economic p rogress is a common thread .[E] Managing ecosystems sustainably is more profitable than exploiting the m, according to theMillennium Ecosystem Assessment. But finding hard evide nce to support the thesis is not soeasy. Thoughts turn first to some sort of gl obal statistic, some indicator which would rate thewealth of nations in both economic and environmental terms and show a relationship betweenthe two.[F] If such an indicator exists, it is well hidden. And on reflection , this is no t surprising; thesingle word "environment " has so many dimensions, and th ere are so many other factorsaffecting wealth ere are so many other factorsaffecting wealth——such as the oil deposits such as the oil deposits——that teasing out a simple economy-environment relationship would be almost im possible .[G] The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, a vast four-year global study wh ich reported its initial conclusions earlier this year conclusions earlier this year, found reasons to believe th , found reasons to believe that managing ecosystemssustainably at managing ecosystemssustainably—— working with nature rather than agains t it t it——might be less profitable in the shortterm, but certainly brings long-term rewards.[H] And the World Resources Institute (WRI) in its World Resources 2005 repo rt, issued at theend of August, produced several such examples from Africa a nd Asia; it also demonstrated thatenvironmental degradation affects the poor more than the rich, as poorer people derive a muchhigher proportion of thei r income directly from the natural resources around them.[I] But there are also many examples of growing wealth by trashing the envir onment , in richand poor parts of the world alike, whether through unregulat ed mineral extraction , drasticwater use for agriculture, slash-and-burn far ming, or fossil-fuel-guzzling (大量消耗) transport .Of course, such growth may not persist in the long term —whic h is what Mr h is what Mr. Brown and theStockholm . Brown and theStockholm declaration were both attempting to point out. Perhaps the best example of boom growth and bust decline is the Grand Banks fishery. For almost five centuries a very large supply of cod (鳕鱼) provided abundant raw material for an industry which at its peakemploye d about 40,000 people, sustaining entire communities in Newfoundland. Then,abruptly , the cod population collapsed. There were no longer enough fish in the sea for the stock to maintain itself, let alone an industry. More than a de cade later later, there was no sign ofthe , there was no sign ofthe ecosystem re-building itself. It had, appa rently, been fished out of existence; and the once mighty Newfoundland fleet now gropes about frantically for crab on the sea floor on the sea floor. . [J] There is a view that modem humans are inevitably sowing the seeds of a global GrandBanks-style disaster . The idea is that we are taking more out o f what you might call theplanet's environmental bank balance than it can sust ain ; we are living beyond our ecological means. One recent study attempted to calculate the extent of this "ecological overshoot ofthe human economy ", and found that we are using 1.2 Earth's-worth of environmental goodsand s ervices ervices——the implication being that at some point the debt will be called in, a nd all thoseservices nd all thoseservices——the things which the planet does for us for free-will gri nd to a halt.[K] Whether this is right, and if so where and when the ecological axe will fa ll, is hard to determine with any precision —which is why governments and fi nancial institutions are onlybeginning to bring such risks into their economic c alculations. It is also the reason whydevelopment agencies are notunited in their view of environmental issues; while some, like the WRI, mainta in thatenvironmental progress needs to go hand-in-hand with economic devel opment, others arguethat the priority is to build a thriving economy, and th en use the wealth created to tackle environmental degradation.[L] This view assumes that rich societies will invest in environmental care. But is this right? Dothings get better or worse as we get richer? Here the Stockho lm declaration is ambiguous . "In the developing countries," it says,"most of the environmental problems are caused byunder-development." So itis saying that economic development should make for a cleanerworld? Not ne cessarily;"In the industrialized countries, environmental problems are generally related to industrialisation and technological development," it continues. In other wo rds, poorand rich both over-exploit the natural world, but for different reason s. It's simply not true thateconomic growth will surely make our world cleaner s. It's simply not true thateconomic growth will surely make our world cleaner. .[M] Clearly, richer societies are able to provide environmental improvements which lie wellbeyond the reach of poorer communities. Citizens of wealthy nat ions demand national parks,clean rivers, clean air and poison -free food They also, however also, however, use far more natural resources , use far more natural resources , use far more natural resources——fuel, water (all those baths an d golf courses) and building materials.[N] A case can be made that rich nations export environmental problems, the most graphicexample being climate change. As a country's wealth grows, so d o its greenhouse gasemissions. The figures available will not be completely accurate . Measuring emissions is not a precise science, particularly when it comes to issues surrounding land use; not all nations havereleased up-to-dat e data, and in any case, emissions from some sectors such as aviation arenot included in national statistics. But the data is exact enough for a clear trend t o be easily discernible . As countries become richer . As countries become richer, they , they produce more gree nhouse gases; and the impact of those gases will fall primarily in poor parts of the world.[O] Wealth is not, of course, the only factor involved. The average Norwegian is better off thanthe average US citizen, but contributes about half as much t o climate change. But could Norwaykeep its standard of living and yet cut its emissions to Moroccan or even Ethiopian levels? Thatquestion, repeated acros s a dozen environmental issues and across our diverse planet , iswhat will ul timately determine whether the human race is living beyond its ecological meansas it pursues economic revival.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2016年12月大学英语六级真题试卷(三)(题后含答案及解析)
2016年12月大学英语六级真题试卷（三）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. Reading Comprehension 4. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on creation. Your essay should include the importance of creation and measures to be taken to encourage creation. You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.正确答案：On Creation Throughout the ages, we have concluded a number of factors that contribute to success, among which is creation. Just as the saying goes, “ There is no doubt that creation is the most important human resource of all. “ Not only is creation the force driving economy and society to advance, but it is also essential to the development of individuals. Those who often come up with new ideas are more likely to achieve success, while a man who always sticks to habit and experience can hardly create new things. In terms of giving measures to encourage creation, I will list the following ones. On the one hand, the public are expected to realize the significance of creation, so the social media should play its due role in advocating the value of innovation and encouraging the public to cultivate the awareness of creation. On the other hand, those who are equipped with creative thinking deserve some kind of praise, both materially and spiritually. Creation has been a hot word for a long time and we cannot emphasize the importance of creation too much. Therefore, we should spare no effort to learn knowledge as much as possible to prepare ourselves for being creative people.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：M: Guess what? The worst food I’ve ever had was in France.W: Really? That’s odd.(1)I thought the French were all good cooks.M: Yes. That’s right. I suppose it’s really like anywhere else, though. You know, some places are good. Some bad. But it’s really all our own fault. W: What do you mean? M: Well, it was the first time I’d been to France. This was years ago when I was at school.(2)I went there with my parents’ friends, from my father’s school. They’d hired a coach to take them to Switzerland. W: A school trip? M: Right. Most of them had never been abroad before. We’d crossed the English Channel at night, and we set off through France, and breakfast time arrived, and the coach driver had arranged for us to stop at this little cafe. There we all were, tired and hungry, and then we made the great discovery. W: What was that? M: Bacon and eggs.W: Fantastic! The real English breakfast.M: Yes.Anyway, we didn’t know any better—so we had it, and ugh...! W: What was it like? Disgusting? M: Oh, it was incredible! They just got a bowl and put some fat in it. And then they put some bacon in the fat, broke an egg over the top and put the whole lot in the oven for about ten minutes. W: In the oven! You’re joking. You can’t cook bacon and eggs in the oven! M: Well. They must have done it that way. It was hot, but it wasn’t cooked. There was just this egg floating about in gallons of fat and raw bacon. W:(3-1)Did you actually eat it? M:(3-2)No! Nobody did. They all wanted to turn round and go home. You know, back to teabags and fish and chips. You can’t blame them really. Anyway, the next night we were all given another foreign speciality. W: What was that? M:(4)Snails. That really finished them off. Lovely holiday that was!Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What did the woman think of the French?2. Who did the man travel with on his first trip to Switzerland?3. What does the man say about the breakfast at the little French cafe?4. What did the man think of his holiday in France?2．A．They were all good at cooking.B．They were particular about food.C．They were proud of their cuisine.D．They were fond of bacon and eggs.正确答案：A解析：对话中，当男士说他在法国吃到了自己吃过的最糟糕的食物时，女士表示这很奇怪，并且说她原本以为所有的法国人都是好厨师。
下半年英语六级阅读模拟题及答案
下半年英语六级阅读模拟题及答案2016下半年英语六级阅读模拟题及答案英语四六级阅读在考试中占有分数的比例很大，拿下阅读基本上英语四六级考试就成功了一半，下面是yjbys网店铺提供给大家关于英语六级阅读模拟题及答案，希望童鞋们好好练习。
The destruction of our natural resources and contamination of our food supply continue occur, largely because of the extreme difficulty in affixing (把…固定) legal responsibility on those who continue to treat our environment with reckless abandon (放任). Attempts to prevent pollution by legislation, economic incentives and friendly persuasion have been net by lawsuits, personal and industrial denial and long delays—not only in accepting responsibility, but more importantly, in doing something about it.It seems that only when government decides it can afford tax incentives or production sacrifices is there any initiative for change. Where is industry’s and our recognition that protecting mankind’s great treasure is the single most important responsibility? If ever there will be time for environmental health professionals to come to the frontlines and provide leadership to solve environmental problems, that time is now.We are being asked, and, in fact, the public is demanding that we take positive action. It is our responsibility as professionals in environmental health to make the difference. Yes, the ecologists, the environmental activists and the conservationists serve to communicate, stimulate thinking and promote behavioral change. However, it is those of us who are paid to make the decisions to develop, improve and enforce environmental standards, I submit, who must lead the charge.We must recognize that environmental health issues do not stop at city limits, county lines, state or even federal boundaries. We can no longer afford to be tunnel-visioned in our approach. We must visualize issues from every perspective to make the objective decisions. We must express our views clearly to prevent media distortion and public confusion.I believe we have a three-part mission for the present. First, we must continue to press for improvements in the quality of life that people can make for themselves. Second, we must investigate and understand the link between environment and health. Third, we must be able to communicate technical information in a form that citizens can understand. If we can accomplish these three goals in this decade, maybe we can finally stop environmental degradation, and not merely hold it back. We will then be able to spend pollution dollars truly on prevention rather than on bandages.16. We can infer from the first two paragraphs that the industrialists disregard environmental protection chiefly because ________.A) they are unaware of the consequences of what they are doingB) they are reluctant to sacrifice their own economic interestsC) time has not yet come for them to put due emphasis on itD) it is difficult for them to take effective measures17. The main task now facing ecologists, environmental activists and conservationists is ________.A) to prevent pollution by legislation, economic incentives and persuasionB) to arouse public awareness of the importance of environmental protectionC) to take radical measures to control environmental pollutionD) to improve the quality of life by enforcing environmental standards18. The word “tunnel-visioned (Line 2, Para. 4) most probably means “________”.A) narrow-mindedB) blind to the factsC) short-sightedD) able to see only one aspect19. Which of the following, according to the author, should play the leading role in the solution of environmental problems?A) Legislation and government intervention.B) The industry’s understanding and support.C) The efforts of environmental health professionals.D) The cooperation of ecologists, environmental activists and conservationists.20. Which of the following is true according to the last paragraph?A) Efforts should be exerted on pollution prevention instead of on remedial measures.B) More money should be spent in order to stop pollution.C) Ordinary citizens have no access to technical information on pollution.D) Environmental degradation will be stopped by the end of this decade.参考答案：BBDCC。
2016年6月大学英语六级第3套答案及解析
2016 年6 月大学英语六级考试真题（第三套）解析Part I Writing【参考范文】As we know, science and technology are the primary forces that drive social and economic development. Robotsare the inevitable products of technological progress and the crystallization of human wisdom. It becomes increasingly possible for robots to replace human beings in work and in life, which will have a profound impact on our lives in the future. From my point of view, the influence of robots is two-sided. On the one hand, robots can increase work efficiency and avoid accidents in which human lives are lost. Furthermore, more people can be released from the routine of simple and monotonous tasks and instead can concentrate on sophisticated skills and technologies. On the other hand, more robots in industry means that fewer people are needed in some fields, leading to the unemployment of people with less education. By and large, we can come to the conclusion that the impact of robots on industry and people’s daily lives is a double-edged sword. Only by receiving more education can we adapt to the changes brought by it.听力Section A 参考答案1 What do we learn about the South Theater Company?[B]【解析】女士说 South Theater Company 想知道我们是否对赞助他们去东亚旅行感兴趣。
2016年6月英语六级考试答案汇总(卷三)
完整版2016年6月英语六级考试答案汇总（卷三）写作参考范文一第一段:说明科技发展对人类生活的改变,引出话题.说明,我们交流方式的变化.第二段:人们虚拟世界的交流给我们带来的影响.第三段:得出结论.We have to admit that the impactoftechnology on society is unquestionable. Whetherconsidering the TV or thecomputers, technology has had a hugeimpact on society. While not every advancehas been beneficial,there have been many positive effects of technology. Theinternet isone typical example.With the development of science andtechnology, the worldis no longer what it used to be. But the ability ofcommunication isa significant skill which should be cultivated if we want tosurviveand succeed in the world. But the way of communication with peoplehaschanged dramatically. Almost everyone today has a computer, anduses it tocommunicate with their friends, family, and evenbusiness. The virtual worldcommunication has changed the way thatpeople communicate.Since communication between peoplein the real world is of utmost importance, lack of communicationwilllead to perish of human beings. Through communication in thereal world, mutualunderstanding can be promoted and fosteredbetween people, which cannot bereplaced by the virtualcommunication.【听力答案暂无】选词填空26. 正确选项 N strapping27. 正确选项 I positive28. 正确选项 D illustrate29. 正确选项 C highlight30. 正确选项 B benefits31. 正确选项 L prompt32. 正确选项 E impression33. 正确选项 H perfectly34. 正确选项 A avoiding35. 正确选项 J prevail段落匹配The Changing Generation36. 正确选项 I37. 正确选项 B38. 正确选项 F39. 正确选项 D40. 正确选项 C41. 正确选项 K42. 正确选项 A43. 正确选项 L44. 正确选项 E45. 正确选项 J仔细阅读46. 正确选项 C Specify inwhat way their products are green.47. 正确选项 D They are notclear which products are truly green.48. 正确选项 C It misledconsumers to believe that its products had been certified by a third party.49. 正确选项 A There are noguidelines concerning green labeling.50. 正确选项 B Each businessacts its own way in green labeling.51. 正确选项 B It contributeslittle to the elimination of inequality.52. 正确选项 B Lack offinancial resources.53. 正确选项 C Demand higherpay for teachers54. 正确选项 D Studentsperformance has a lot to do with teachers.55. 正确选项 A It protectsincompetent teachers at the expense of students.翻译【题干】旗袍(qipao)是一种雅致的中国服装,源于中国的满族(Manchu Nationality)。
大学英语六级(阅读)模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析)
大学英语六级（阅读）模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 2. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For questions 1-4, mark：Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage.Falling Through the Cracks(被忽视) Daniel Spangenburger, a high-school senior in Berkeley Springs, W. Va., dreams of attending a prestigious college like Carnegie Mellon or Cornell. “A degree from either could make a difference for the rest of my life. “ he says. And on the face of it, Spangenburger has what it takes: eight Advanced Placement courses and an impressive 3. 9 grade-point average. He scored 1330 on his SAT(Scholastic Assessment Tests), well within the range desired by many elite schools, and now he’s borrowed an SAT prep book, and hopes to break 1400 on his second try. His teachers say he’s smart, motivated and exceptionally mature. He holds two after-school jobs and also finds time to volunteer, setting up a computer cafe at the local Boys & Girls Club. And he drives his mother, who is battling cancer, to her monthly chemo sessions. Only two obstacles stand between Spangenburger and his dream: he comes from a poor family(neither parent went to college)and attends a rural high school. “With the right kind of college education, Daniel could do great things,”says Berkeley Springs High School principal George Ward, “But so many smart rural kids fall through the cracks. Top schools don’t know Daniel exists. “In an ideal world, the nation’s elite schools would enroll the most qualified students. But that’s not how it works. Applicants whose parents are alums get special treatment, as do athletes and rich kids. Underrepresented minorities are also given preference. Thirty years of affirmative action have changed the complexion of mostly white universities; now about 13 percent of all undergraduates are black or Latino. But most come from middle-and upper-middle-class families. Poor kids of all ethnicities remain scarce. A recent study by the Century Foundation found that at the nation’s 146 most competitive schools, 74 percent of students came from upper-middle-class and wealthy families, while only about 5 percent came from families with an annual income of roughly $ 35,000 or less. Many schools say diversity —racial, economic and geographic —is key to maintaining intellectually vital campuses. But Richard Kahlenberg of the Century Foundation says that even though colleges claim they want poor kids, “they don’t try very hard to find them.”As for rural students like Spangenburger, many colleges don’t try at all. “Unfortunately, we go where we can generate a sizable number of potential applicants, “ says Tulane admissions chief Richard Whiteside, who recruits aggressively —and in person —from metropolitan areas. Kids in rural areas get aglossy brochure in the mail. Carnegie Mellon’s dean of admissions, Michael Steidel, drives through Berkeley Springs a few times a year, but he’s never stopped to scout for students. He cuts through the small mining town in the Blue Ridge Mountains en route from the Pittsburgh campus to more affluent high schools around Washington, D. C. The admissions office doesn’t have the money or the time, he says, to help rural kids unravel the admissions process. “Recruiting kids like that is almost one-on-one.” he says. When prestigious colleges do reach out to rural students, they often focus on local applicants. Dartmouth encourages applications from kids in New England farm towns. Every year Cornell accepts 175 transfer students from area community colleges, where these kids often end up. Even when poor rural students have the grades for top colleges, their high schools often don’t know how to get them there. Admissions officers rely on guidance counselors to direct them to promising prospects. In affluent high schools, guidance counselors often have personal relationships with both kids and admissions officers. “In rural areas, a teacher, a counselor or even an alumnus can help put a rural student on our radar screen”, says Wesleyan admissions dean Nancy Meislahn. “But poor rural schools rarely have college advisers with those connections; without them, admission can be a crapshoot”, says Carnegie Mellon’s Steidel. Spangenburger would like to roll the dice; he’s just not sure how. Tall, soft-spoken and handsome, Spangenburger is the cream of the 660 students in his school. More than half his classmates live below the poverty line. Just 40 percent of graduates get some higher education, most often community college or vocational school. About 10 percent go to the state university in Morgantown; Spangenburger’s scores guarantee him a full scholarship there. But stepping from his small community to a pricey, competitive college requires a big leap of faith. Carnegie Mellon and Cornell cost about $ 35,000 a year, and figuring out how to cobble together loans, grants and financial aid has been daunting. Many of the adults in Spangenburger’s life —especially his parents(a nursing assistant and a factory worker)—are urging him to aim high. And he has pored over dozens of glossy brochures, eliminating any school that requires history(his least favorite subject). He’s studied the Web sites of his dream schools, but is too nervous to e-mail admissions officers or faculty members, even though colleges encourage prospective students to get in touch. He’s thinking about visiting Carnegie Mellon, but hasn’t yet. Berkeley Springs’ guidance counselor, Linda McGraw, has been some help. But she’s quick to point out that she’s more social worker than college adviser. “I have kids who have gotten pregnant, kids who have moved out from their families, “ says McGraw. “I wish I had more time for college advising, but I just don’t. “Months ago, Spangenburger grilled her about early action(nonbinding)versus Early Decision(binding). For other details about college life, he relies on friends of friends. Not all Berkeley Springs high-school students go it alone. Last summer, coach Angelo Luvara made 50 videotapes of Matt Rockwell, the school’s star football player, and sent them to coaches at top schools around the nation. Since then Rockwell, who has a B average, has been deluged with calls from coaches at Yale; the University of California, Berkeley; James Madison, and Eastern Kentucky University. “I want to help one smart, talented kid get his foot in the door, “ says Luvara. In the past fewyears some schools have begun to open that door a little wider. At MIT it’s something of a mission for Marilee Jones, the dean of admissions. Twenty years ago, 25 percent of each MIT class were first-generation college goers from poor backgrounds who used the celebrated engineering school as a ticket out of the blue-collar world. Five years ago, when that number dipped below 10 percent, Jones began scouring(搜索)the country for bright kids, and then paired the potential applicants with MIT faculty and students who could answer questions about college life. In four years Jones has doubled the number of poor first-generation students at MIT. As college-application deadlines loom in the next two months, Spangenburger reads and rereads the brochures he’s saved and tries to imagine himself amid the crowds of smiling, well-dressed students. “A couple of people have told me, ‘Buy a BMW, you’ll fit right in’, “ he says bleakly, “I wonder what they’ll make of a hick from West Virginia. “Spangenburger’s parents worry their son will be so intimidated by the culture of an elite school that he won’t attend, even if he gets in. “We know he’s afraid, “ says David Spangenburger. “He doesn’t think he’s good enough. “ He’s decided to apply to Carnegie Mellon and Cornell. If he doesn’t get in or can’t find the money to attend, he’ll settle for WVU. Although the computer-science program at WVU isn’t as famous, it’s not bad, either. “I’ve gotten myself this far, “ he says. “I’ll do what I have to do to make myself a success. “He speaks with a determination that any college admissions officer would love —if only they could hear him.1．Which of the following is an obstacle that hinders Spangenburger to go to a prestigious college?A．His home economic condition.B．His SAT scores.C．His short insecure study time.D．His ignorance to registration requirement.正确答案：A解析：第五句指出在spangenburger和他的梦想间只有两个障碍：他出身贫寒，在一所乡下高中读书。
英语六级阅读模拟练习题及答案-3
英语六级阅读模拟练习题及答案-3阅读理解是很多考生觉得很难又浪费时间最多，对于阅读理解主要就是多做练习，不断地练习才会有进步，因考试政策、内容不断转变与调整，以下是我给大家整理的供参考英语六级阅读模拟练习题及答案-3，希望可以帮到大家Real policemen hardly recognize any resemblance between their lives and what they see on TV if they everget home in time. There are similarities, of course, but the cops dont think much of them.The first difference is that a policemans real life revolves round the law. Most of his training is in criminal law. He has to know exactly what actions are crimes and what evidence can be used to prove them in court. He has to know as a professional lawyer, and what is more, he has to apply it on his feet, in the dark and rain, running down an alley after someone he wants to talk to.Little of his time is spent in chatting to scantily-clad (穿衣不多的) ladies or in dramatic confrontationswith desperate criminals. He will spend most of his working life typing millions of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad, unimportant people who are guilty or not of stupid, petty crimes.Most television crime drama is about finding the criminal: as soon as hes arrested, the story is over. i real life, finding criminals is seldom much of a problem. Except in very serious cases like murders and terrorist attacks where failure to produce results reflects on the standing of the police little effortis spent on searching.Having made an arrest, a detective really starts to work. He has to prove his case in court and to do thathe often has to gather a lot of different evidence. So, as well asbeing overworked, a detective has to beout at all hours of the day and nightinterviewing his witnesses and persuade them usually against their own best interests, to help him.1.The first sentence implies that ________.A.the life of the real policemen and that of the policemen on TV are entirelydifferentB.the real policemen will find the similarities if they can get home in timeC.the real policemen seldom can get home in time to watch TVD.the policemen shown on TV can always get home in time2.It is essential for a policeman to be trained in criminal law _____.A.so that he can catch criminals in the streetsB.because many of the criminals he has to catch are dangerousC.so that he can justify his arrests in courtD.because he has to know nearly as much about law as a professional lawyer3.The everyday life of a policeman or detective is ______.A.exciting and glamorousB. full of dangerC.devoted mostly to routine mattersD. wasted on unimportant matters4.When murders and terrorist attacks occur,the police______.A.prefer to wait for the criminal to give himself awayB.make great efforts to try to track down their man1/ 3C.try to make a quick arrest in order to keep up their reputationually fail to produce results5.Whats the best title for the passage?A.Policemen and DetectiveB.Policemens Life-Fun and FantasyC.The Real Life of a PolicemanD.Drama and Reality参考答案：1.[C] 推理推断题。
2016年6月六级阅读答案
2016年6月六级阅读答案【篇一：2016年6月英语六级真题(全三套+详细答案)】s=txt>part i writing (30 minutes)directions：for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the use of robots. try to imagine what willhappen when more and more robots take the place of human beings in industry as well as peoples daily lives. you are requried to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.part ii listening comprehension (30 minutes)section adirections:in this section, you will hear two long conversations. at the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. both the conversation and the questions willbe spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markeda),b),c)and d). then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. a)project organizerb)public relations officer.c)marketing manager.d)market research consultant.2.a)quantitative advertising research.b)questionnaire design.c)research methodology.d)interviewer training.3.a)they are intensive studies of people’s spending habits.b)they examine relations between producers and customers.c)they look for new and effective ways to promote products.d)they study trends or customer satisfaction over a long period.4.a)the lack of promotion opportunity.b)checking charts and tables.c)designing questionnaires.d)the persistent intensity.questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.a)his view on canadian universities.b)his understanding of higher education.c)his suggestions for improvements in higher education.d)his complaint about bureaucracy in american universities.6.a)it is well designed.b)it is rather inflexible.c)it varies among universities.d)it has undergone great changes.7.a)the united states and canada can learn from each other.b)public universities are often superior to private universities.c)everyone should be given equal access to higher education.d)private schools work more efficiently than public institutions.8.a) university systems vary from country to country.b)efficiency is essential to university management.c) it is hard to say which is better, a public university or a private one.d) many private university in the u.s. are actually large bureaucracies.section bdirections: in this section, you will hear two passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9.a) govern ment’s role in resolving an economic crisis.b) the worsening real wage situation around the worldc) indications of economic recovery in the united states.d) the impact of the current economic crisis on people’s life.10.a)they will feel less pressure to raise employees’ wages.b) they will feel free to choose the most suitable employees.c) they will feel inclined to expand their business operations.d) they will feel more confident in competing with their rivals.11.a) employees and companies cooperate to pull through the economic crisis.b) government and companies join hands to create hobs for the unemployed.c) employees work shorter hours to avoid layoffs.d) team work will be encouraged in companies.questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12.a) whether memory supplements work.b) whether herbal medicine works wonders.c) whether exercise enhances one’s memory.d) whether a magic memory promises success.13.a) they help the elderly more than the young.b) they are beneficial in one way or another.c) they generally do not have side effects.d) they are not based on real science.14.a)they are available at most country fairs.b)they are taken in relatively high dosage.c)they are collected or grown by farmers.d)they are prescribed by trained practitioners.15.a)they have often proved to be as helpful as doing mental exercise.b)taking them with other medications might entail unnecessary risks.c)their effect lasts only a short time.d)many have benefited from them.section cdirections:in this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. the recordings will be played only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markeda),b),c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16.a)how catastrophic natural disasters turn out to be to developing nations.b)how the world meteorological organization studies natural disasters.c)how powerless humans appear to be in face of natural disasters.d)how the negative impacts of natural disasters can be reduced.17.a)by training rescue teams for emergencies.b)by taking steps to prepare people for them.c)by changing people’s views of nature.d)by relocating people to safer places.18.a)how preventive action can reduce the loss of life.b)how courageous cubans are in face of disasters.c)how cubans suffer from tropical storms.d)how destructive tropical storms can be.questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.19.a)pay back their loans to the american government.b)provide loans to those in severe financial difficulty.c)contribute more to the goal of a wider recovery.d)speed up their recovery from the housing bubble.20.a)some banks may have to merge with others.b)many smaller regional banks are going to fail.c)it will be hard for banks to provide more loans.d)many banks will have to lay off some employees.21.a)it will work closely with the government.b)it will endeavor to write off bad loans.c)it will try to lower the interest rate.d)it will try to provide more loans.22.a)it won’t help the american economy to turn around.b)it won’t do any good to the major commercial banks.c)it will win the approval of the obama administration.d)it will be necessary if the economy starts to shrink again. questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23.a)being unable to learn new things.b)being rather slow to make changes.c)losing temper more and more often.d)losing the ability to get on with others.24.a)cognitive stimulation.b)community activity.c)balanced diet.d)fresh air.25.a)ignoring the signs and symptoms of aging.b)adopting an optimistic attitude towards life.c)endeavoring to give up unhealthy lifestyles.d)seeking advice from doctors from time to time.part iii reading comprehension (40 minutes)section adirections:in this section,there is a passage with tenblanks.you are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following thepassage.read the passage through carefully before making your choices.each choice in the bank is identified by aletter.please mark the corresponding letter for each【篇二：2016年6月英语六级真题及答案】p class=txt>part Ⅰ writing【答案】版本一it is held by some people that knowledge is power, especially scientific and technological knowledge. science and technology are the motive power of the social development, which constitute a primary productive force. the use of robots is the produce of development of science and technology. people’s views on the use of robots vary from person to person. some hold that human life cannot continue without the use of robots. for many years, human society has developed with the use of science and technology. so the life with the use of robots we are living now is more efficient than that of our fore fathers. they go on to point out that the use of robots has brought about many changes in people‘s life. for example, through the use of robots can improve the work efficiency and avoid dangerous events happening in our life in that we can require robots to do some works with danger instead of human beings.science and technology of robots are the crystallization of human wisdom. it brought a glorious past to humanity, also will bring bright future to mankind.版本二the progression of technology is inevitable and undeniable, which makes the intelligent machine—robots an important partin our life. with the popularity of robots, what will happen toour work and life?from point of my view, in the near future our work in industry will be operated by robots, which will raise productivity andcut cost of manpower. our cooking, washing and cleaning in our daily life will be completed by robot servers, which will liberate us from trivial housework, and give us more time to do things we like.however, there is still much real challenge if robots become the mainstream of society. first, the less-skilled people will be out of work as a result of wide application of robots in industry. second, we will get fatter and fatter because of robot doing housework instead of us.based on the above imagination, we can easily acknowledge that robot is a double-edged sword. we should draw on the advantages and avoid disadvantages, and make it bring maximum benefits to human beings.part Ⅲ reading comprehensionsection adirections: in this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. you are required to select one word for each blank from a listof choices given in a word bank following the passage. readthe passage through carefully before making your choices. each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. please markthe corresponding letter for each item on answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. you may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.pursuing a career is an essential part of adolescent development. the adolescent becomes an adult whenhe_____(27)a real job. to cognitive researchers like piaget, adulthood meant the beginning of an_____(28).piaget argued that once adolescents enter the world of work, their newly acquired ability to from hypotheses allows them to create representations that are too ideal. the_____(29)of such ideals, without the tempering of the reality of a job or profession, rapidly leads adolescents to become_____(30)of the non-idealistic world and to press for reform in a characteristically adolescent way. piaget said: true adaptation to society comes_____(31)when the adolescent reformer attempts to put his ideas to work.of course, youthful idealism is often courageous, and no one likes to give up dreams. perhaps, taken_____(32)out of context, piagets statement seems harsh. what he was_____(33), however, is the way reality can modify idealistic views. some people refer to such modification as maturity. piaget argued that attaining and accepting a vocation is one of the best ways modify idealized views and to mature.as careers and vocations become less available during times of_____(34)， adolescents may be especially hard hit. such difficult economic times may leave many adolescents _____(35)about their roles in society. for this reason, community interventions and government job programs that offer summer and vacation work are not only economically____(36)but also help to stimulate the adolescents sense of worth.【选项】a.automatically 自动地;机械地;无意识地b.beneficial 有益的c.capturing 捕捉d.confused 困惑的e.emphasizing 强调f.entrance 入口g.excited 激动的h.existence 存在i.incidentally 顺便;偶然地j.intolerant 无法忍受的k.occupation 职业;占有l.promises 承诺m.recession 衰退;不景气n.slightly 轻微的o.undertakes 承担;从事section bcan societies be rich and green?[a]if our economies are to flourish, if global poverty is to be eliminated and if well-being of the worlds people enhanced-not just in this generation but in succeeding generations-we must make sure we take care of the natural environment and resources on which our economic activity depends. that statement comes not, as you might imagine, from astereotypical tree-hugging, save-the-world greenie(环保主义者), but from gordon brown, a politician with a reputation for rigour, thoroughness and above all, caution.[b]a surprising thing for the man who runs one of the worlds most powerful economies to say? perhaps; though in the run-up to the five-year review of the millennium(千年的)goals, he is far from alone. the roots of his speech, given in march at the roundtable meeting of environment and energy ministers from the g20 group of nations, stretch back to 1972, and the united nations conference on the human environment in stockholm.[c]the protection and improvement of the human environment is a major issue which affects the well-being of peoples and economic development throughtout the world, read the final declaration from this gathering, the first of a sequence which would lead to the rio de janerio earth summit in 1992 and the world development summit in johannesburg three years ago.[d]hunt through the reports prepared by un agencies and development groups-many for conferences such as this years millennium goals review-and you will find that the linkage between environmental protection and economic progress is a common thread.[e]managing ecosystems sustainably is more profitable than exploiting them,according to the millennium ecosystem assessment. but finding hard evidence to support the thesis is not so easy. thoughts turn first to some sort of global statistic, some indicator which would rate the wealth of nations in both economic and environmental terms and show a relationship between the two.[f]if such an indicator exists, it is well hidden. and on reflection, this is not surprising; the single word environment has so many dimensions, and there are so many other factors affecting wealth-such as the oil deposits-that teasing out a simple economy-environment relationship would be almost impossible.[g]the millennium ecosystem assessment, a vast four-year global study which reported its initial conclusions earlier this year, found reasons to believe that managing ecosystem sustainably-working with nature rather than against it-might beless profitable in the short term, but certainly brings long-term rewards.[h]and the world resources institute (wri) in its world resources 2005 report, issued at the end of august, produced several such examples from africa and asia; it also demonstrated that environmental degradation affects the poor more than the rich, as poorer people derive a much higher proportion of their income directly from the natural resources around them.[i]but there are also many examples of growing wealth by trashing the environment, in rich and poor parts of the world alike, whether through uegulated mineral extraction, drastic water use for agriculture, slash-and-burn farming, or fossil-fuel-guzzling(大量消耗)transport. of course, such growth may not persist in the long term-which is what mr. brown and the stockholm declaration were both attempting to point out. perhaps the best example of boom growth and bust decline is the grand bank fishery. for almost five centuries a very large supply of cod(鳕鱼)provided abundant raw material for an industry which at its peak employed about 40000 people, sustaining entire communities in newfoundland. then, abruptly, the cod population collapsed. there were no longer enoughfish in the sea for the stock to maintain itself, let alone an industry. more than a decade later, there was no sign of the ecosystem rebuilding itself. it had, apparently, been fished out of existence; and the once mighty newfoundland fleet now gropes about frantically for crab on the sea floor.[j]there is a view that modern humans are inevitably sowing the seeds of a global grand banks-style disaster. the idea is that we are taking more out of what you might call the planets environmental bank balance than it can sustain; we are living beyond our ecological means. one recent study attempted to calculate the extent ofthis ecological goods and services-the implication being thatat some point the debt will be called in, and all those services-the things which the planet does for us for free-will grind to a halt.[k]whether this is right, and if so where and when the ecological axe will fell, is hard to determine with any precision-which is why governments and financial institutions are onlybeginning to bring such risks into their economic calculations. it is also the reason why development agencies are not united in their view of environmental issues; while some, like the wri, maintain the environmental progress needs to go hand-in-hand with economic development, others argue that the priorty is to build a thriving economy, and then use the wealth created to tackle environmental degradation.[l]this view assumes that rich societies will invest in environmental care. but is this right? do things get better or worse as we get richer? here the stockholm declaration is ambiguous. in the developing countries, it says, most of the environmental problems are caused by underdevelopment. so it is saying that economic development should make for a cleaner world? not necessary; in the industrialised countries, environmental problems are generally related to industrialisation and technological development, it continues. in other words, poor and rich both over-exploit the natural world, but for different reasons. its simply not true that economic growth will surely make our world cleaner.[m]clearly, richer societies are able to provide environmental improvements which lie well beyond the reach of poorer communities. citizens of wealthy nations demand national parks, clean rivers, clean air and poison-free food. they also, however, use for more natural resources-fuel, water (all those baths and golf courses) and building materials.[n]a case can be made that rich nations export environmental problems, the most graphic example being climate change. as a countrys wealth grows, so do its greenhouse gas emissions. the figures available will not be completely accurate. measuring emissions is not a precise science, particularly when it comes to issues surrounding land use; not all nations have released up-to-date data, and in any case, emissions from some sectors such as aviation are not included in national statistics. but the data is exact enough for a clear trend to be easily discernible. as countries become richer, they produce more greenhouse gases; and the impact of those gases will fall primary in poor parts of the world.[o]wealth is not, of course, the only factor involved. the average norwegian is【篇三：2016年6月英语六级真题及答案】填空，要求从15个题目中选出10个词填到文章中对应的空格部分。
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2016年6月大学英语六级模拟阅读题：Great changesIn the last two hundred years there have been great changes in the method of production of goods. This is now also true of the building industry; for mechanization has been introduced. System building can save both time and money. The principle of system building is that the building is made from a set of standard units. These are either made at the building-site or at a factory. Some designers, in fact, are standardizing the dimensions of rooms. They are made in multiples of a single fixed length, usually ten centimeters. This is called a modular (标准件的) system, and it means that manufactures can produce standardized fittings at a lower cost. The most important fact about system building is its speed. A ten-storey flat, for example, can be completed in four months.There are several new methods of system building. One is the panel method. In this case, the construction company sometimes erects a factory on the site. The walls and floors of the building, called panels, are cast in a horizontal or vertical position. Conduits for electrical wires and sleeves for pipes are cast in the panels when they are being made. The moulds for making these castings are situated all around the building.After the concrete panels are cast, they are allowed to set and harden for a week. Next they are lifted by a tower crane on to any section of the building. There the panels are cemented together at their joints and the floor covering is laid.After the panels have been cemented together, the crane lifts a case into the area. It contains all the fittings to be installed, such as wash-basins, radiators and pipes. Finishing tradesmen, such as plumbers, plasterers, painters and electricians, follow behind to complete the work.In some building developments, in some countries, whole flats with internal features like their bathrooms, bedrooms and connecting stairs, and weighing as much as twenty tons, are carried to the building-site ready-made. A giant overhead crane is used to lift them into position. In the future, this method may become more widespread.1. Which of these statements is TRUE of system building?A. It employs more men.B. It is difficult and dangerous.C. It can save both time and money.D. It means less mechanization.2. The main difference between panel method and the method discussed in the last paragraph is_______.A. the latter uses ready-made internal featuresB. panels are cast in a level positionC. the former is used to build walls and floors while the latter to construct bathrooms or bedroomsD. the former is more expensive than the latter3. According to the passage, the principle of system building is that_______.A. construction methods are saferB. buildings are made from a set of standardized unitsC. similar buildings can be producedD. all units are produced on the site4. What lifts the concrete panels onto the building?A. Cranes.B. Man-power.C. Pulleys.D. Hydraulic jacks.5. The usual fixed length in the modular system is_______.A. twenty centimetersB. ten millimetersC. fifty centimetersD. ten centimeters参考答案：1. C2.A3. B4. A5. D2016年6月大学英语六级模拟阅读题：ImmunologistWe sometimes think humans are uniquely vulnerable to anxiety, but stress seems to affect the immune defenses of lower animals too. In one experiment, for example, behavioral immunologist (免疫学家) Mark Laudenslager, at the University of Denver, gave mild electric shocks to 24 rats. Half the animals could switch off the current by turning a wheel in their enclosure, while the other half could mot. The rats in the two groups were paired so that each time one rat turned the wheel it protected both itself and its helpless partner from the shock. Laudenslager found that the immune response was depressed below normal in the helpless rats but not in those that could turn off the electricity. What he has demonstrated, he believes, is that lack of control over an event, not the experience itself, is what weakens the immune system.Other researchers agree. Jay Weiss, a psychologist at Duke University School of Medicine, has shown that animals who are allowed to control unpleasant stimuli don’t de velop sleep disturbances or changes in brain chemistry typical of stressedrats. But if the animals are confronted with situations they have no control over, they later behave passively when faced with experiences they can control. Such findings reinforce psychologists’ suspicions that the experience or perception of helplessness is one of the most harmful factors in depression.One of the most startling examples of how the mind can alter the immune response was discovered by chance. In 1975 psychologist Robert Ader at the University of Rochester School of Medicine conditioned (使形成条件反射) mice to avoid saccharin (糖精) by simultaneously feeding them the sweetener and injecting them with a drug that while suppressing their immune systems caused stomach upsets. Associating the saccharin with the stomach pains, the mice quickly learned to avoid the sweetener. In order to extinguish this dislike for the sweetener, Ader reexposed the animals to saccharin, this time without the drug, and was astonished to find that those mice that had received the highest amounts of sweetener during their earlier conditioning died. He could only speculate that he had so successfully conditioned the rats that saccharin alone now served to weaken their immune systems enough to kill them.1. According to the passage, the experience of helplessness causes rats to ________.A) try to control unpleasant stimuliB) turn off the electricityC) behave passively in controllable situationsD) become abnormally suspicious2. Laudenslager’s experiment showed that the immune system of those rats who could turn off the electricity ________.A) was strengthenedB) was not affectedC) was alteredD) was weakened3. The reason why the mice in Ader’s experiment avoided saccharin was that ________.A) they disliked its tasteB) it affected their immune systemsC) it led to stomach painsD) they associated it with stomachaches4. It can be concluded from the passage that the immune systems of animals ________.A) can be weakened by conditioningB) can be suppressed by drug injectionsC) can be affected by frequent doses of saccharinD) can be altered by electric shocks5. The passage tells us that the most probable reason for the death of the mice in Ader’s experiment was that ________.A) they had been weakened psychologically by the saccharinB) the sweetener was poisonous to themC) their immune systems had been altered by the mindD) they had taken too much sweetener during earlier conditioning参考答案：1.C2.B3.D4.A5.C2016年6月大学英语六级模拟阅读题：The land of DisneyI live in the land of Disney， Hollywood and year-round sun. You may think people in such a glamorous， fun-filled place are happier than others. If so， you have some mistaken ideas about the nature of happiness.Many intelligent people still equate happiness with fun. The truth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common.Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after an act. It is a deeper， more abiding emotion.Going to an amusement park or ball game，watching a movie or television，are fun activities that help us relax，temporarily forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But they do not bring happiness， because their positive effects end when the fun ends.I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play， it is to teach us that happiness has nothing to do with fun. These rich，beautiful individuals have constant access to glamorous parties， fancy cars， expensive homes， everything that spells “happiness”。
2016年6月六级真题第3套
2016年6月六级考试真题（第三套）Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank isidentified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank morethan once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.Pursuing a career is an essential part of adolescent development. “The adolescent becomes an adult when he 26 a real job.” To cognitive researchers like Piaget, adulthood meant the beginning of an 27 .Piaget argued that once adolescents enter the world of work, their newly acquired ability to form hypotheses allows them to create representations that are too ideal. The 28 of such ideals, without the tempering of the reality of a job or profession, rapidly leads adolescents to become 29 of the non-idealistic world and to press for reform in a characteristically adolescent way. Piaget said: “True adaptation to society comes 30 when the adolescent reformer attempts to put his ideas to work.”Of course, youthful idealism is often courageous, and no one likes to give up dreams. Perhaps, taken 31 out of context, Piaget’s statement seems harsh. What he was 32 , however, is the way reality can modify idealistic views. Some people refer to such modification as maturity. Piaget argued that attaining and accepting a vocation is one of the best ways to modify idealized views and to mature.As careers and vocations become less available during times of 33 , adolescents may be especially hard hit. Such difficult economic times may leave many adolescents 34 about their roles in society. For this reason, community interventions and government job programs that offer summer and vacation work are not only economically 35 but also help to stimulate the adolescent’s sense of worth.Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph fromwhich the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Eachparagraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 2.Can societies be rich and green?[A] “If our economies are to flourish, if global poverty is to be eliminated and if the well-being of the world’s people enhanced—not just in this generation but in succeeding generations—we must make sure we take care of the natural environment and resources on which our economic activity depends.” That statement comes not, as you might imagine, from a stereotypical tree-hugging, save-the-world-greenie (环保主义者), but from Gordon Brown, a politician with a reputation for rigour, thoroughness and above all, caution.[B] A surprising thing for the man who runs one of the world’s most powerful economies to say? Perhaps; though in the run-up to the five-year review of the Millennium (千年的) Goals, he is far from alone. The roots of his speech, given in March at the round table meeting of environment and energy ministers from the G20 group of nations, stretch back to 1972, and the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm.[C] “The protection and improvement of the human environment is a major issue which affects the well-being of peoples and economic development throughout the world,”read the final declaration from this gathering, the first of a sequence which would lead to the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992 and the World Development Summit in Johannesburg three years ago.[D] Hunt through the reports prepared by UN agencies and development groups—many for conferences such as this year’s Millennium Goals review—and you will find that the linkage between environmental protection and economic progress is a common thread.[E] Managing ecosystems sustainably is more profitable than exploiting them, according to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. But finding hard evidence to support the thesis is not so easy. Thoughts turn first to some sort of global statistic, some indicator which would rate the wealth of nations in both economic and environmental terms and show a relationship between the two.[F] If such an indicator exists, it is well hidden. And on reflection, this is not surprising; the single word “environment” has so many dimensions, and there are so many other factors affecting wealth—such asthe oil deposits—that teasing out a simple economy-environment relationship would be almost impossible.[G] The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, a vast four-year global study which reported its initial conclusions earlier this year, found reasons to believe that managing ecosystems sustainably—working with nature rather than against it—might be less profitable in the short term, but certainly brings long-term rewards.[H] And the World Resources Institute (WRI) in its World Resources 2005 report, issued at the end of August, produced several such examples from Africa and Asia; it also demonstrated that environmental degradation affects the poor more than the rich, as poorer people derive a much higher proportion of their income directly from the natural resources around them.[I] But there are also many examples of growing wealth by trashing the environment, in rich and poor parts of the world alike, whether through unregulated mineral extraction, drastic water use for agriculture, slash-and-bum farming, or fossil-fuel-guzzling(大量消耗) transport. Of course, such growth may not persist in the long term—which is what Mr. Brown and the Stockholm declaration were both attempting to point out. Perhaps the best example of boom growth and bust decline is the Grand Banks fishery. For almost five centuries a very large supply of cod (鳕鱼) provided abundant raw material for an industry which at its peak employed about 40,000 people, sustaining entire communities in Newfoundland. Then, abruptly, the cod population collapsed. There were no longer enough fish in the sea for the stock to maintain itself, let alone an industry. More than a decade later, there was no sign of the ecosystem rebuilding itself. It had, apparently, been fished out of existence; and the once mighty Newfoundland fleet now gropes about frantically for crab on the sea floor.[J] There is a view that modem humans are inevitably sowing the seeds of a global Grand Banks-style disaster. The idea is that we are taking more out of what you might call the planet’s environmental bank balance than it can sustain; we are living beyond our ecological means. One recent study attempted to calculate the extent of this “ecological overshoot of the human economy”, and found that we are using 1.2 Earth’s worth of environmental goods and services—the implication being that at some point the debt will be called in, and all those services—the things which the planet does for us for free—will grind to a halt.[K] Whether this is right, and if so where and when the ecological axe will fall, is hard to determine with any precision—which is why governments and financial institutions are only beginning to bring such risks into their economic calculations. It is also the reason why development agencies are not united in their view of environmental issues; while some, like the WRI, maintain that environmentalprogress needs to go hand-in-hand with economic development, others argue that the priority is to build a thriving economy, and then use the wealth created to tackle environmental degradation.[L]This view assumes that rich societies will invest in environmental care. But is this right? Do things get better or worse as we get richer? Here the Stockholm declaration is ambiguous. “In the developing countries,” it says, “most of the environmental problems are caused by under-development.” So it is saying that economic development should make for a cleaner world? Not necessarily; “I n the industrialised countries, environmental problems are generally related to industrialisation and technological development,” it continues. In other words, poor and rich both over-exploit the natural world, but for different reasons. It’s simply not tr ue that economic growth will surely make our world cleaner.[M] Clearly, richer societies are able to provide environmental improvements which lie well beyond the reach of poorer communities. Citizens of wealthy nations demand national parks, clean rivers, clean air and poison-free food. They also, however, use far more natural resources—fuel, water (all those baths and golf courses) and building materials.[N] A case can be made that rich nations export environmental problems, the most graphic example being climate change. As a country’s wealth grows, so do its greenhouse gas emissions. The figures available will not be completely accurate. Measuring emissions is not a precise science, particularly when it comes to issues surrounding land use; not all nations have released up-to-date data, and in any case, emissions from some sectors such as aviation are not included in national statistics. But the data is exact enough for a clear trend to be easily discernible. As countries become richer, they produce more greenhouse gases; and the impact of those gases will fall primarily in poor parts of the world.[O] Wealth is not, of course, the only factor involved. The average Norwegian is better off than the average US citizen, but contributes about half as much to climate change. But could Norway keep its standard of living and yet cut its emissions to Moroccan or even Ethiopian levels? That question, repeated across a dozen environmental issues and across our diverse planet, is what will ultimately determine whether the human race is living beyond its ecological means as it pursues economic revival.36. Examples show that both rich and poor countries exploited the environment for economic progress.37. Environmental protection and improvement benefit people all over the world.38. It is not necessarily true that economic growth will make our world cleaner.39. The common theme of the UN reports is the relation between environmental protection and economic growth.40. Development agencies disagree regarding how to tackle environment issues while ensuringeconomic progress.41. It is difficult to find solid evidence to prove environmental friendliness generates more profits than exploiting the natural environment.42. Sustainable management of ecosystems will prove rewarding in the long run.43. A politician noted for being cautious asserts that sustainable human development depends on the natural environment.44. Poor countries will have to bear the cost for rich nations’ economic development.45. One recent study warns us of the danger of the exhaustion of natural resources on Earth.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C), andD).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Interactive television advertising, which allows viewers to use their remote controls to click on advertisements, has been pushed for years. Nearly a decade ago it was predicted that viewers of “Friends”, a popular situation comedy, would soon be able to purchase a sweater like Jennifer Aniston’s with a few taps on their remote control. “It’s been the year of interactive television advertising for the last ten or twelve years,” says Colin Dixon of a digital-media consultancy.So the news that Cablevision, an American cable company, was rolling out interactive advertisements to all its customers on October 6th was greeted with some skepticism. During commercials, an overlay will appear at the bottom of the screen, prompting viewers to press a button to request a free sample or order a catalogue. Cablevision hopes to allow customers to buy things with their remote controls early next year.Television advertising could do with a boost. Spending fell by 10%in the first half of the year. The popularization of digital video recorders has caused advertisers to worry that their commercials will be skipped. Some are turning to the Internet, which is cheaper and offers concrete measurements like click-through rates—especially important at a time when marketing budgets are tight. With the launch of interactive advertising, “many of the dollars that went to the Internet will come back to the TV,” says David Kline of Cablevision. Or so the industry hopes.In theory, interactive advertising can engage viewers in a way that 30-second spots do not. Unilever recently ran an interactive campaign for its Axe deodorant(除臭剂), which kept viewers engaged for more than three minutes on average.The amount spent on interactive advertising on television is still small Magna, an advertising agency, reckons it will be worth about $138 million this year. That falls far short of the billions ofdollars people once expected it to generate. But DirecTV, Comcast and Time Warner Cable have all invested in it. A new effort led by Canoe Ventures, a coalition of leading cable providers, aims to make interactive advertising available across America later this year. BrightLine iTV, which designs and sells interactive ads, says interest has surged: it expects its revenues almost to triple this year. BSkyB, Britain’s biggest satellite-television service, already provides 9 million customers with interactive ads.Yet there are doubts whether people watching television, a “lean back” medium, crave interaction. Click-though rates have been high so far (around 3-4%, compared with less than 0.3% online), but that may be a result of the novelty. Interactive ads and viewers might not go well together.46. What does Colin Dixon mean by saying “It’s been the year of interactive television advertising for the last ten or twelve years” (Line 4, Para.1)?A) Interactive television advertising will become popular in 10-12 years.B) Interactive television advertising has been under debate for the last decade or so.C) Interactive television advertising is successful when incorporated into situation comedies.D) Interactive television advertising has not achieved the anticipated results.47. What is the public’s response to Cablevision’s planned interactive TV advertising program?A) Pretty positive.B) Totally indifferent.C) Somewhat doubtful.D) Rather critical.48. What is the impact of the wide use of digital video recorders on TV advertising?A) It has made TV advertising easily accessible to viewers.B) It helps advertisers to measure the click-through rates.C) It has placed TV advertising at a great disadvantage.D) It enables viewers to check the sales items with ease.49. What do we learn about Unilever’s interactive campaign?A) It proves the advantage of TV advertising.B) It has done well in engaging the viewers.C) It helps attract investments in the company.D) It has boosted the TV advertising industry.50. How does the author view the hitherto high click-through rates?A) They may be due to the novel way of advertising.B) They signify the popularity of interactive advertising.C) They point to the growing curiosity of TV viewers.D) They indicate the future direction of media reform.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage·What can be done about mass unemployment? All the wise heads agree: there’re no quick or easy answers. There’s work to be done, but workers aren’t ready to do it—they’re in the wrong places, or they have the wrong skills. Our problems are “structural”, and will take many years to solve.But don’t bother asking for evidence that justifies this bleak view. There isn’t any. On the contrary, all the facts suggest that high unemployment in America is the result of inadequate demand. Saying that there’re no easy answers sounds wise. B ut it’s actually foolish: our unemployment crisis could be cured very quickly if we had the intellectual clarity and political will to act. In other words, structural unemployment is a fake problem, which mainly serves as an excuse for not pursuing real solutions.The fact is job openings have plunged in every major sector, while the number of workers forced into part-time employment in almost all industries has soared. Unemployment has surged in every major occupational category. Only three states, with a combined population not much larger than that of Brooklyn, have unemployment rates below 5%. So the evidence contradicts the claim that we’re mainly suffering from structural unemployment. Why, then, has this claim become so popular?Part of the answer is that this is what always happens during periods of high unemployment—in part because experts and analysts believe that declaring the problem deeply rooted, with no easy answers, makes them sound serious.I’ve been looking at what self-proclaimed experts were saying about unemployment during the Great Depression: it was almost identical to what Very Serious People are saying now. Unemployment cannot be brought down rapidly, declared one 1935 analysis, because the workforce is “unadaptable and untrained. It cannot respond to the opportunities which industry may offer.” A few years later, a large defense buildup finally provided a fiscal stimulus adequate to the economy’s needs—and suddenly industry was eager to employ those “unadaptable and untrained” workers.But now, as then, powerful forces are ideologically opposed to the whole idea of government action on a sufficient scale to jump-start the economy. And that, fundamentally, is why claims that we face huge structural problems have been multiplying: they offer a reason to do nothing about the mass unemployment that is crippling our economy and our society.So what you need to know is that there’s no evidence whatsoever to back these claims.We aren’t suffering from a shortage of needed skills; we’re suffering from a lack of policy resolve. As I said, structural unemployment isn’t a real problem, it’s an excuse—a reason not to act on America’s problems at a time when action is desperately needed.51. What does the author think is the root cause of mass unemployment in America?A) Corporate mismanagement.B) Insufficient demand.C) Technological advances.D) Workers’ slow adaptation.52. What does the author think of the experts’ claim concerning unemployment?A) Self-evident.B) Thought-provoking.C) Irrational.D) Groundless.53. What does the author say helped bring down unemployment during the Great Depression?A) The booming defense industry.B) The wise heads’ benefit package.C) Nationwide training of workers.D) Thorough restructuring of industries.54. What has caused claims of huge structural problems to multiply?A) Powerful opposition to government’s stimulus efforts.B) Very Serious People’s attempt to cripple the economy.C) Evidence gathered from many sectors of the industries.D) Econo mists’ failure to detect the problems in time.55. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A) To testify to the experts’analysis of America’s problems.B) To offer a feasible solution to the structural unemployment.C) To show the urgent need for the government to take action.D) To alert American workers to the urgency for adaptation.Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.深圳是中国广东省一座新开发的城市。
12月大学英语六级阅读理解模拟题
12月大学英语六级阅读理解模拟题2016年12月大学英语六级阅读理解模拟题大学英语六级考试作为一项全国性的'教学考试由“国家教育部高教司”主办，每年各举行两次。
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Trees should only be pruned when there is a good and clear reason for doing so and, fortunately, the number of such reasons is small. Pruning involves the cutting away of obergrown and unwanted branches, and the inexperienced gardener can be encouraged by the thought that more damage results from doing it unnecessarily than from leaving the tree to grow in its own way.First, pruning may be done to make sure that trees have a desired shape or size. The object may be to get a tree of the right height, and at the same time to help the growth of small side branches which will thicken its appearance or give it a special shape. Secondly, pruning may be done to make the tree healthier. You may cut diseaed or dead wood, or branches that are rubbing against each other and thus cause wounds. The health of a tree may be encouraged by removing branches that are blocking up the centre and so preventing the free movement of air.One result of pruning is that an open wound is left on the tree and this provides an easy entry for disease, but itis a wound that will heal. Often there is a race between the healing and the desease as to whether the tree will live or die, so that there is a period when the tree is at risk. It should be the aim of every gardener to reduce which has been pruned smooth and clean, for healing will be slowed down by roughness. You should allowthe cut surface to dry for a few hurs and then paint it with one of the substances available from garden shops produced especially for this purpose. Pruning is usually without interference from the leaves and also it is very unlikely that the cuts yu make will bleed. If this does happen, it is, of course, impossible to paint them properly.1. Pruning should be done to ________.a. make the tree grow tallerb. improve the shape of the treec. get rid of the small branchesd. make the small branches thicker2. Trees become unhealthy if the gardener ________.a. allows too many branches to grow in the middleb. does not protect them from windc. forces them to grow too quicklyd. damages some of the small side branches3. Why is a special substance painted on the tree?a. To make a wound smoothb. To prevent disease entering a woundc. To cover a rough surfaced. To help a wound to dry4. A good gardener prunes a tree ________.a. at intervals throughout the yearb. as quickly as possiblec. occasionally when necessaryd. regular every winter5. What was the author's purpose when writing this passage?a. To give pratical instruction for pruning a tree.b. To give a general description of pruningc. To explain how trees develop diseasesd. To discuss different methods of pruning. 答案：babca【2016年12月大学英语六级阅读理解模拟题】。
12月cet6阅读模拟题及答案
12月cet6阅读模拟题及答案2016年12月cet6阅读模拟题及答案英语六级考试就要来临了，各位同学复习得怎样了呢?下面是yjbys网店铺提供给大家关于cet6阅读模拟题及答案，希望对同学们的备考有所帮助。
According to the latest research in the' United States of America, men and women talk such different languages that it is like people from two different cultures trying to communicate. Professor Deborah Tannen of Georgetown University, has noticed the difference in the style of boy's and girl's conversations from an early age. She says that little girls' conversation is less definite than boys' and expresses more doubts. Little boys use conversation to establish status with their listeners.These differences continue into adult life, she says. In public conversations, men talk most and interrupt other speakers more. In private conversations, men and women speak in equal amounts—although they say things in a different style. Professor Tannen believes that, for woman, private talking is a way to establish and test intimacy. For men, private talking is a way to explore the power structure of a relationship.Teaching is one job where the differences between men's and women's ways of talking show. When a man teaches a woman, says Professor Tannen, he wants to show that he has more knowledge, and hence more power in conversation. When a woman teaches another woman, however, she is more likely to take a sharing approach and to encourage her student to join in. But Professor Tannen does not believe that women are naturally more helpful. She says women feel they achieve power by being able to help others. Although the research suggests men talk andinterrupt people more than women, Professor Tannen says, women actually encourage this to happen because they believe it will lead to more intimacy and help to establish a relationship.Some scientists who are studying speech think that the brain is pre?programmed for language. As we are usually taught to speak by women, it seems likely that the brain must have a sexual bias(倾向性) in its programming,otherwise male speech patterns would not arise at all.1. In the opinion of the writer, women encourage men to talk becauseA. it will lead to more intimacy and help to establish a relationshipB. it will help to establish status with their listenersC. it will help to express more clearlyD. it will help to communicate better2. There are_______in little girls' conversation than in boys'.A. fewer doubtsB. more demandsC. more doubtsD. fewer uncertainties3. Some scientists believe that brain is pre-programmed for language. The word "pre programmed" means_______.A. programmed alreadyB. programmed before one is bornC. programmed earlyD. programmed by women4. In private conversation, women speakA. the same things as menB. less than menC. more than menD. as much as men5. The theme of this article is _______.A. women are naturally more helpfulB. men and women talk different languagesC. men talk most and interrupt other speakers moreD. little girls' conversation is less definite参考答案：1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B。
2016年12月大学英语六级阅读练习题及答案(3)
One often hears it said that travel broadens themind: if you stay in your own country the whole time, your ideas remain narrow; whereas if you travelabroad you see new customs, eat new foods, do newthings, and come back home with a broader mind.But does this always — or even usually — happen?An acquaintance2 of mine who lives in England andhad never been outside it until last summer, decided to go over3 to France for a trip. When hereturned, I asked him how he likedit.“Terrible, ”was his answer.“ I couldn’t get a nice cup of teaanywhere . 4 Thank goodness I’m back. ”I asked him whether he hadn’t had any good foodwhile he was there .“Oh, the dinners were all right, ”he said.“I found a little place where theymade quite good fish and chips. Not as good as ours, mind you5, but they were passable. Butthe breakfasts were terrible: no bacon or kippers. I had fried eggs and chips, but it was quite a6 business getting them to make them. They expected me to eat rolls. And when I asked formarmalade , they brought strawberry jam. And do you know, they insisted that it wasmarmalade? The trouble is they don’t know English. ”I thought it useless to explain that we borrowed the word‘marmalade ’from French, and that itmeans, in that language, any kind of jam. So I said,“But didn’t you eat any of the famousFrench food?”“What? Me?”he said.“Of course not! Give me good old English food every time!None of these fancy bits for me! ”Obviously travel had not broadened his mind.This does not, of course, happen only to Englishmen in France: all nationalities, in all foreigncountries, can be found judging what they see, hear, taste and smell according to their ownhabits and customs. People who are better educated and who have read a lot about foreigncountries tend to be more adaptable7 and tolerant8, but this is because their minds havealready been broadened before they start travelling. In fact, it is easier to be broad-mindedabout foreign habits and customs, if one’s acquaintance with these things is limited to booksand films. The American smiles tolerantly over the absence of central heating in most Englishhomes when he is himself comfortably seated in his armchair in his centrally heated house inChicago; the English man reads about the sanitary arrangements in a certain tropical country,and the inhabitants of the latter read about London fogs, and each side manages to bedetached and broad-minded. 9 But actual physical contact with things one is unaccustomed tois much more difficult to bear philosophically.Perhaps the ideal would be if travel could succeed in making people tolerant of the habits andcustoms of others without abandoning their own. The criterion for judging a foreigner couldbe: Does he try to be polite and considerate to others? Instead of: Is he like me?阅读自测Ⅰ. True o r Fa lse :1. It is often said that if you travel abroad to see many new things, your mind will bebroadened.2. The Englishman had a happy life when he travelled to France .3. The word‘marmalade’is originally a French word, whic h means any kind of jam.4. In the view of the author, people often judge things according to their own habits andcustoms.5. The author thinks that people who are better educated and read a lot are easily to betolerant.6. Tea , bacon, kippers, chips are all typical English food.参考答案：Ⅰ. 1. T 2. F 3 . T 4 . T 5 . T 6 . T长按二维码关注即可顺利获得425分获取最新46级考试资讯获取46级考前作文预测获取历年考试真题试卷获取2套仿真内部资料：。
2016英语六级阅读模拟试题及答案(3)
2016 英语六级阅读模拟试题及答案（ 3 ）Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Caught in a squeeze between the health needs of aging populations on one hand and the financial crisis on the other, governments everywhere are looking for ways to slow the growth in health-care spending. Increasingly, they are lookingto the generic-drugs ( 普通药物 ) industry as a savior. In November Japan's finance ministry issued a report complaining that the country's use of generics was less than athird of that in America or Britain. In the same month Canada's competition watchdog criticized the country's pharmacies forfailing to pass on the savings made possible by the use of generic drugs. That greed, it reckoned, costs taxpayers nearlyC$1 billion a year.Then on November 28th the European Commission issued the preliminary results of its year-long probe into druggiants in the European Union. The report reached a damning~,though provisional, conclusion: the drugs firms use a variety ofunfair strategies to protect their expensive drugs by delayingthe entry of cheaper generic opponents. Though this initial report does not carry the force of law (a final report is due early next year), it has caused much controversy. Neelie Kroes,the EU's competition commissioner, says she is ready totake legal action if the evidence allows.One strategy the investigators criticize is the use of the"patent duster(专利群)". A firm keen to defend its drug due togo off-patent may file dozens or hundreds of new patents, often of dubious merit, to confuse and terrify potential copycats and maintainits monopoly. An unnamed drugs firm once took out 1,300 patents across the EU on a single drug.The report also suggests that out-of-court settlements between makers of patented drags and generics firms may bea strategy used by the former to delay market entry by the latter.According to EU officials, such misdeeds -have delayed the arrival of generic competition and the accompanying savings. On average, rite report estimates, generics arrived seven months after a patented drug lost its protection, thoughwhere the drug was a big seller the lag was four months. Thereport says taxpayers paid about q 3 billion more than they would have-had the generics gone on sale immediately.But hang on a minute, Though many of the charges of bad behavior leveled at the patented-drugs industry by EU investigators may well be true, the report seems to let the generics industry off the hook( 钩子 ) too lightly. After all, if the drugs giants stand accused, in effect, of bribing opponents todelay the launch of cheap generics, shouldn't the companiesthat accepted those "bribes" also share the blame?56. Why are governments around the world seeking waysto reduce their health-care spending?A)They consider the generic-drugs industry as a savior.B)They are under the double pressure of aging group and financial crisis.C)Health-carespendinghas accountedtoo largeproportion.D)Health-care spending has cost taxpayers too much income.57. What can we learn from the report issued by the European Commission?A)Drug firm will use just ways to protect their drags.B)Cheaper generic drugs are easy to enter market,C)The report has come to an ultimate conclusion.D) The final report may lead to commissioner's legal action.58.The investigators seriously condemned the drugfirms for__________.A) they do not let their opponents to resort to the cometB) they use clusters of patents to protect their productsC) they bribe the cheaper generic opponentsD) trey do not pass on the savings made by use of genericdrugs59.On average, the genetics will be delayed to enterthe market by __________.A) seven monthsB) three monthsC) four monthsD) eleven months60. Which of the following accords with the author's view?A) Charges on patented-drug industry are anything but true.B)Generics industry is a sheer victim in the competition.C)Only drug giants are to blame.D)Exclusion of generics industry from taking responsibility is questionable.56 ．B)。
12月CET-6阅读模拟题及答案
12月CET-6阅读模拟题及答案2016年12月CET-6阅读模拟题及答案阅读题在四六级考试中占了很大的比重，掌握好阅读题的考试技巧会让你的复习事半功倍，获得高分。
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Once it was possible to define male and female roles easily by the division of labor. Men worked outside the home and earned the income to support their families，while women cooked the meals and took care of the home and the children. These roles were firmly fixed for most people， and there was not much opportunity for women to exchange their roles. But by the middle of this century，men‘s and women’s roles were becoming less firmly fixed.In the 1950s， economic and social success was the goal of the typical American. But in the 1960s a new force developed called the counterculture. The people involved in this movement did not value the middle-class American goals. The counterculture presented men and women with new role choices. Taking more interest in childcare，men began to share child-raising tasks with their wives. In fact，some young men and women moved to communal homes or farms where the economic and childcare responsibilities were shared equally by both sexes. In addition，many Americans did not value the traditional male role of soldier. Some young men refused to be drafted as soldiers to fight in the war in Vietnam.In terms of numbers，the counterculture was not a very large group of people. But its influence spread to many parts of American society. Working men of all classes began to change their economic and social patterns. Industrial workers andbusiness executives alike cut down on “overtime” work so that they could spend more leisure time with their families. Some doctors， lawyers， and teachers turned away from high paying situations to practice their professions in poorer neighborhoods.In the 1970s，the feminist movement，or women‘s liberation， produced additional economic and social changes. Women of all ages and at all levels of society were entering the work force in greater numbers. Most of them still took traditional women’s jobs as public school teaching，nursing，and secretarial work. But some women began to enter traditionally male occupations：police work，banking，dentistry，and construction work. Women were asking for equal work，and equal opportunities for promotion.Today the experts generally agree that important changes are taking place in the roles of men and women. Naturally， there are difficulties in adjusting to these transformations.1.Which of the following best express the main idea of Paragraph 1?A.Women usually worked outside the home for wages.B.Men and women‘s roles were easily exchanged in the past.C.Men’s roles at home were more firmly fixed than women‘s.D.Men and women’s roles were usually quite separated in the past.2.Which sentence best expresses the main idea of Paragraph 2?A.The first sentence.B.The second and the third sentences.C.The fourth sentence.D.The last sentence.3.In the passage the author proposes that the counterculture___.A.destroyed the United States.B.transformed some American values.C.was not important in the United States.D.brought people more leisure time with their families.4.It could be inferred from the passage that___.A.men and women will never share the same goals.B.some men will be willing to exchange their traditional male roles.C.most men will be happy to share some of the household responsibilities with their wives.D.more American households are headed by women than ever before.5.The best title for the passage may be ___.A.Results of Feminist MovementsB.New influence in American LifeC.Counterculture and Its consequenceD.Traditional Division of Male and Female Roles.答案： DCBCB。
英语六级仔细阅读模拟试题及答案
英语六级仔细阅读模拟试题及答案2016年英语六级仔细阅读模拟试题及答案2016上半年英语四六级考试马上就要到了，下面店铺为大家分享的是最新英语六级仔细阅读试题及答案，希望对同学们考试有所帮助,祝大家考试顺利!Culture is the total sum of all the traditions, customs, beliefs, and ways of life of a given group og human beings. In this sense, every group has a culture, however savage, undeveloped, or uncivilized it may seem to us.To the professional anthropologist, there is no intrinsic superiority of one culture over another, just as to the professional linguist there is no intrinsic hierarchy among languages.People once thought of the languages of backward groups as savage, undeveloped forms of speech, consisting largely of grunts and groans. While it is possible that language in general began as a series of grunts and groans, it is a fact established by the study of "backward" languages that no spoken tongue answers that description today. Most languages of uncivilized groups are, by our most severe standards, extremely complex, delicate, and ingenious pieces of machinery for the transfer of ideas. They fall behind our Western languages not in their sound patterns or grammatical structures, which usually fully adequate for all language needs, but only in their vocabularies, which reflects the objects and activities known to their speakers. Even in this department, however, two things are to be noted: 1. All languages seem to possess the machinery for vocabulary expansion, either by putting together words already in existence or by borrowing them from other languages and adapting them to their own system. 2. The objects and activities requiring namesand distinctions in "backward" languages, while different from ours, are often surprisingly numerous and complicated. An accidental language distinguishes merely between two degrees of remoteness ("this" and "that"); some languages of the American Indians distinguish between what is close to the speaker, or to the person addressed, or removed from both, or out of sight, or in the past, or in the future.This study of language, in turn, casts a new light upon the claim of the anthropologists that all culture are to be viewed independently, and without ideas of rank or hierarchy.1.the language of uncivilized groups as compared to Western languages are limited in ___.A.sound patternsB.vocabulariesC.grammatical structuresD.both A and B2.The author says that professional linguists recognize that ___.A.Western languages are superior to Eastern languagesB.All languages came from grunts and groansC.The hierarchy of languages is difficult to understandD.There is no hierarchy of languages3.The article states that grunt-and-groan forms of speech are found ___.A.nowhere todayB.among the Australian aboriginesC.among Eastern culturesD.among people speaking "backward" languages4.According to the author, languages, whether civilized or not, have ___.A.the potential for expanding vocabularyB.their own sound patternsC.an ability to transfer ideasD.grammatical structures5.Which of the following is implied but not articulated in the passage?A.The study of languages has discredited anthropological studies.B.The study of language has reinforced anthropologists in their view that there is no hierarchy among cultures.C.The study of language is the same as the study of anthropologists.D.The study of languages casts a new light upon the claim of anthropologists.答案：BDAABEvery day 25 million U. S. children ride school buses. The safety record for these buses is much better than for passenger cars; but nevertheless, about 10 children are killed each year riding on large school buses, and nearly four times that number are killed outside buses in the loading zones. By and large, however, the nation's school children are transported to and from school safely.Even though the number of school bus casualties(死亡人数) is not large, the safety of children is always of intense public concern. While everyone wants to see children transported safely, people are divided about what needs to be done—particularly whether seat belts should be mandatory (强制性的)?Supporters of seat belts on school buses argue that seat belts are necessary not only to reduce death and injury, but also to teach children lessons about the importance of using themroutinely in any moving vehicle. A side benefit, they point out, is that seat belts help keep children in their seats, away from the bus driver.Opponents of seat belt installation suggest that children are already well protected by the school buses that follow the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) safety requirement set in 1977. They also believe that many children won't wear seat belts anyway, and that they may damage the belts or use them as weapons to hurt other children.A new Research Council report on school bus safety suggests that there are alternate safety devices and procedures that may be more effective and less expensive. For example, the study committee suggested that raising seat backs four inches may have the same safety effectiveness as seat belts.The report sponsored by the Department of Transportation at the request of Congress, reviews seat belts extensively while taking a broader look at safety in and around school buses.26. Each year, children killed outside buses in the loading zones are about_______.A. 10B. 40C. 30D. 5027. Which of these words is nearest in meaning to the words "are divided" in Paragraph2?A. disagreeB. separateC. arrangeD. concern28. According to the passage, who has the greatest degree of control of the school buses' "safety"?A. A New Research Council.B. The Department of Transportation.C. The Medical Organizations.D. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.29. It may be inferred from this passage that_______.A. many of the opponents of seat belt installation are parents and officials of the Department of TransportationB. proposal of seat belts on school buses would be seriously consideredC. an alternate safety device (raising seat backs four inches) may be taken into considerationD. The Department of Transportation may either take the idea of seat belts or other measures when it reviews the whole situation30. The best title which expresses the idea of the passage is_______.A. Making School Buses Even Safer for ChildrenB. Seat Belts Needed on School BusesC. Alternate Safety Devices and ProceduresD. Safety in and around School Buses参考答案：26. B 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. AOf all the continents, the most drastic reduction in wildlife has occurred in North America, where the transition from a rural to a highly industrialized society has been most rapid. Among the victims are birds, mammals, and fish. We will never again see the passenger pigeon or the eastern elk. They have been wiped out. Of many other species, only a few representatives still survive in the wild. The U. S. Department of the Interior has put no fewer than 109 species on the endangered species list. (An endangered species is one with poor prospects for survival and in need of protection. ) This list includes everything from the timber wolf to the whooping crane. Even the bald eagle, our national symbol, isthreatened.Animals that kill other game for food are called predators. The predators include the wolf, mountain lion, fox, bobcat, and bear. Attack against these animals began with the arrival of the first European settlers, who wished to protect their livestock. Eventually, a reward was offered to hunters for every predator that was killed. This reward is called a bounty. Ironically, the Federal government is the chief founder of predator-control programs.The settlers also brought in their Old World fears and superstitions concerning predators. Whether preying (捕食) on livestock or not, predators were shot on sight. This attitude continues to this day for coyotes, eagles, foxes, mountain lions, and bobcats, and is largely responsible for placing the eastern timber wolf, grizzly bear, and bald eagle on the endangered species list.Yet every animal, including the predator, has its place in nature's grand design. Predators help maintain the health of their prey species by eliminating the diseased, young, old and injured. Predators like the mountain lion and the wolf help to keep the deer herds healthy. Occasional loss of livestock must be weighed against the good these animals do in maintaining the balance of nature.26. In North America, the number of wild animals has reduced most greatly mainlybecause_______.A. the birds, mammals and fish there are most predatorsB. the development there has been at the highest paceC. only a few species still live in the worldD. many species have been put on the endangered specieslist27. The first European settlers killed predators chiefly in order to_______.A. eat their meatB. protect themselvesC. please the Federal governmentD. protect their livestock28. Some animal species are in danger of disappearing altogether from the earth as a result of_______.A. people's superstitious attitudeB. people's dislike of some animals, such as bald eagleC. people's hunting gamesD. the self-killing of the predators29. Bounty hunters are people who_______.A. take care of wilderness areasB. preserve our wildlifeC. kill meat-eating animals for moneyD. work in the fund of predator-control programs30. According to the writer, even if the meat-eating animals sometimes caused losses of livestock, man should_______.A. estimate the value of predatorsB. compare the losses with the benefits of predatorsC. keep the balance of natureD. raise more livestock参考答案：26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B。
12月大学英语六级模拟题阅读理解
12月大学英语六级模拟题阅读理解2016年12月大学英语六级模拟题阅读理解大学英语六级考试(又称CET-6，全称为“College English Test-6”)是由国家统一出题的，统一收费，统一组织考试，用来评定应试人英语能力的`英语能力的全国性的考试，每年各举行两次。
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Newdays, a standard for measuring power has changed. These changes foretell a new standard for measuring power. No longer will a nation's political influence be based solely on the strength of its military forces. Of course, military effectiveness will remain a primary primary measure of power. But political influence is also closely tied to industrial competitiveness. It's often said that without its military the Soviet Union would really be a third-world nation. The new standard of opwer and influence that is evolving now places more emphasis on the ability of a country to compete effectively in the economic markets of the world.America must recognize this new course of events. Our success in shaping world events over the past 40 years has been the direct result of our ability to adapt technology and to take advantage of the capabilities of our people for the purpose of maintaining peace. Our industrial prowess over most of this period was unchallenged. It is ironic that it is just this prowess that has enabled other countries to prosper and in turn to threaten our industrial leadership.The competitiveness of America's industrial base is an issue bigger than the Department of Defense and is going to require the efforts of the major institutional forces in our society-government, industry, and education. That is not to say that the Defense Department will not be a strong force in the process because we will. But we simply cannot be, nor should we be, looked upon by others as the savior of American industry.1. Now a nation's political influence depends on ________.a. the strength of its military forcesb. its ability to compete in industryc. economic marketsd. both a and b2. The Soviet Union was not listed as a third-world nation just because of ________.a. its powerful military forcesb. its vast landc. its industrial competitivenessd. its contributions to world peace3. The author indicates that ________ is threatening American political power.a. other countriesb. the declining U. S. industrial basec. a new standard for measuring powerd. less advanced technology4. America succeeded in shaping world events over past 40 years probably because of ________.a. its ability to adapt technologyb. its ability to take advantage of the capabilities of its peoplec. its ability to compete in the world marketsd. both a and b5. The purpose of writing this article is ________.a. to draw the readers' attention to a new standard for measuring powerb. to demonstrate American political influence in the worldc. to emphasize that efforts must be made to strengthen the declining U. S. industrial based. to show American industrial prowess答案：dabdc。
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2016英语六级阅读模拟试题及答案（3）Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Caught in a squeeze between the health needs of aging populations on one hand and the financial crisis on the other, governments everywhere are looking for ways to slow the growth in health-care spending. Increasingly, they are looking to the generic-drugs (普通药物) industry as a savior. In November Japan's finance ministry issued a report complaining that the country's use of generics was less than a third of that in America or Britain. In the same month Canada's competition watchdog criticized the country's pharmacies for failing to pass on the savings made possible by the use of generic drugs. That greed, it reckoned, costs taxpayers nearly C$1 billion a year.Then on November 28th the European Commission issued the preliminary results of its year-long probe into druggiants in the European Union. The report reached a damning~, though provisional, conclusion: the drugs firms use a variety of unfair strategies to protect their expensive drugs by delaying the entry of cheaper generic opponents. Though this initial report does not carry the force of law (a final report is due early next year), it has caused much controversy. Neelie Kroes, the EU's competition commissioner, says she is ready to take legal action if the evidence allows.One strategy the investigators criticize is the use of the "patent duster( 专利群)". A firm keen to defend its drug due to go off-patent may file dozens or hundreds of new patents, often of dubious merit, to confuse and terrify potential copycats and maintain its monopoly. An unnamed drugs firm once took out 1,300 patents across the EU on a single drug. The report also suggests that out-of-court settlements between makers of patented drags and generics firms may be a strategy used by the former to delay market entry by the latter.According to EU officials, such misdeeds -have delayed the arrival of generic competition and the accompanying savings. On average, rite report estimates, generics arrived seven months after a patented drug lost its protection, thoughwhere the drug was a big seller the lag was four months. The report says taxpayers paid about q 3 billion more than they would have-had the generics gone on sale immediately.But hang on a minute, Though many of the charges of bad behavior leveled at the patented-drugs industry by EU investigators may well be true, the report seems to let the generics industry off the hook(钩子) too lightly. After all, if the drugs giants stand accused, in effect, of bribing opponents to delay the launch of cheap generics, shouldn't the companies that accepted those "bribes" also share the blame?56. Why are governments around the world seeking ways to reduce their health-care spending?A) They consider the generic-drugs industry as a savior.B) They are under the double pressure of aging group and financial crisis.C) Health-care spending has accounted too large proportion.D) Health-care spending has cost taxpayers too much income.57. What can we learn from the report issued by the European Commission?A) Drug firm will use just ways to protect their drags.B) Cheaper generic drugs are easy to enter market,C) The report has come to an ultimate conclusion.D) The final report may lead to commissioner's legal action.58. The investigators seriously condemned the drug firms for__________.A) they do not let their opponents to resort to the cometB) they use clusters of patents to protect their productsC) they bribe the cheaper generic opponentsD) trey do not pass on the savings made by use of generic drugs59. On average, the genetics will be delayed to enter the market by __________.A) seven monthsB) three monthsC) four monthsD) eleven months60. Which of the following accords with the author's view?A) Charges on patented-drug industry are anything but true.B) Generics industry is a sheer victim in the competition.C) Only drug giants are to blame.D) Exclusion of generics industry from taking responsibility is questionable.56．B)。
定位由题干中的governments及seeking ways to reduce the health-care spending定位到文章第一段第一句：Caught in a squeeze between the health needs of aging populations on one hand and the financial crisis on the other，governments everywhere are looking for ways to slow the growth in health-care spending．解推理判断题。
由定位句可知，各国政府一方面面临老龄化人群的健康需求，另一方面受到金融危机的影响，所以都在寻求减少医疗保健开支的途径，B)符合题意。